Hecho (en. Fact)

/ˈetʃo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Something that has been carried out.
The fact that he arrived late annoyed everyone.
El hecho de que llegara tarde molestó a todos.
Circumstance or situation that occurs.
There is always a curious fact in every story.
Siempre hay un hecho curioso en cada historia.
Certain and proven thing.
It is a fact that water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
Es un hecho que el agua hierve a 100 grados Celsius.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'factum', which means fact or action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in fact and in law
That it is legitimate or correct.
hecho y derecho
because it is a fact
To emphasize that something is an undeniable reality.
porque es un hecho
in a fact
Expresses that a specific event is being discussed.
en un hecho

Related Words

to do
To carry out or execute something.
hacer
handmade
That has been made by a person without machinery.
hecho a mano
reality
The state of things as they exist.
realidad

Slang Meanings

Refers to something that is indisputable.
That is a fact, it cannot be argued.
Eso es un hecho, no se puede argumentar.
Used to validate a statement.
That is the fact, and there is nothing more to discuss.
Ese es el hecho, y no hay más que discutir.